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YD12 CTK

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,334 mi
Last recorded141,334 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 CTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 141,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to clutch slipping .unable to drive in and out of the roller brake tester (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 134,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 134,475 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,911 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2023 129,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front radiator supports/subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 129,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front radiator supports/subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,577 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 118,577 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To back various places. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure To Back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board To Back (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,354 miles

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and worn smooth on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and worn smooth on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,432 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting to pipework corroded through

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YD12 CTK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD12 CTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD12 CTK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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